Chè Bánh Tẻ

Chè Bánh Tẻ is a delightful Vietnamese dessert made from glutinous rice flour and filled with a sweet mung bean paste. This vegan treat is steamed to perfection, offering a soft texture and a rich flavor, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice flour - 100 grams
• Mung beans (dried) - 50 grams
• Coconut milk - 100 ml
• Sugar - 30 grams
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Water - 150 ml
• Pandan leaves (optional) - 2 pieces

Steps

1. Soak the mung beans in water for at least 4 hours or overnight, then drain.
2. Steam the soaked mung beans for about 20 minutes until soft, then mash them with 15 grams of sugar and a pinch of salt until smooth.
3. In a bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, remaining sugar, salt, and water. Mix well until a smooth batter forms.
4. Prepare a steamer and line the steaming tray with banana leaves or parchment paper.
5. Pour a thin layer of the batter into the lined tray and steam for 5 minutes.
6. Add a layer of the mung bean paste on top of the steamed batter, then cover with another layer of the rice batter.
7. Steam for an additional 25-30 minutes until fully cooked through.
8. Once done, let it cool for a few minutes, then slice into squares or rectangles.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature, drizzled with coconut milk if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from mung beans, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut milk, providing energy.

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